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‘Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.’

Matthew 11:28-30 (New American Bible usccb.org)

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2020-06-01
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2020-04-27
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2020-04-02
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2020-03-28
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2020-03-27
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2020-03-12
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2020-03-12
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2020-01-31

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Video: Pope prays for victims of Beirut explosion and calls for international aid

2020-08-06
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Smoke rises from the site of two massive explosions in Beirut, Lebanon on August 4. Photo: CNS /Reuters

Beirut explosion, assistance and relief: how you can help

2020-08-06

Christians in Lebanon turn to St. Charbel as explosions shatters the city of Beirut

2020-08-05
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Appeal from the Colloquium of Six Religious Leaders of Hong Kong regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus

2020-08-04

Mass for Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Hong Kong, livestream, August 2, 9.30am (GMT +8)

2020-08-01
John Cardinal Tong Hon

Family letter from Cardinal Tong under the pandemic

2020-07-31
Chains wrapped around the wrists of a man illustrate trafficking and enslavement. Photo: CNS/Reuters

Rise in human trafficking amid Covid-19 pandemic

2020-07-31
Donors and sponsors together with Cardinal Tong, Father Yim, representatives of the Friends of Caritas as well as performers in the charity show.

Caritas Charity show expects to raise $15 million

2020-07-31
A book and hand sanitiser are at the entrance of San Polo church in Brescia, Italy, on July 9. Photo: CNS/Reuters

Italy goes back to church post-lockdown

2020-07-31

Hong Kong

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Appeal from the Colloquium of Six Religious Leaders of Hong Kong regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus
2020-08-04
Mass for Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Hong Kong, livestream, August 2, 9.30am (GMT +8)
2020-08-01
John Cardinal Tong Hon
Family letter from Cardinal Tong under the pandemic
2020-07-31
Donors and sponsors together with Cardinal Tong, Father Yim, representatives of the Friends of Caritas as well as performers in the charity show.
Caritas Charity show expects to raise $15 million
2020-07-31
Long serving Jesuit goes to eternal rest
2020-07-31

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Bishop Pabillo says clergy have a right to free speech. Photo: UCAN
‘Sue us’ Duterte spokesperson told after criticising pastoral letter
2020-07-31
Father Qaisar Feroz. Photo: UCAN/Screenshot
Church against Internet censorship in Pakistan
2020-07-31
Indonesian children celebrate National Children's Day on July 23 in an activity held online because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: UCAN/courtesy of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry
Pandemic brings added misery for Indonesian children
2020-07-31
Bishop Joseph Dang Duc Ngan celebrates an online Mass at Da Nang Cathedral on July 26. Photo: UCA News
Masses suspended in Da Nang amid Covid-19 resurgence
2020-07-31
Malaysia under fire for plan to cane Rohingya asylum seekers
2020-07-31

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Can religion hold a dialogue with communism?

2020-07-31
HEBEI (UCAN): An agreement China and the Vatican signed in September 2018 is nearing the end of its two-year term. Media reports suggest that the...
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As a new wave of infections hits the city …

2020-07-31

Proud farmer

2020-07-31
The dome of St. Peter's Basilica is pictured at the Vatican. Photo: CNS

Vatican releases guide on how leaders must handle abuse allegations

2020-07-24
Men help a wounded boy who survived an airstrike by forces loyal to Bashar Assad in Damascus. File photo: CNS/Reuters

The arms trade kills thousands of women and children

2020-07-24
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